Scriptures of Sri Krishna

1. Itihasas and Puranas on Sri Krishna:

• Srimad Bhagavatam (Krishna Avatara): Life of Sri Krishna
↪ Sage Vyasa composed Srimad Bhagavatam in Sanskrit
↪ Sri Vallabhacharya (1479 - 1531 CE) composed Sri Subodhini which is a commentary on Srimad Bhagavatam
↪ Sri Eknath (1533 - 1599 CE) composed Eknathi Bhagavat in Marathi which is a commentary on certain parts of Srimad Bhagavatam

• Padma Purana: Various incidents from the life of Sri Krishna

• Mahabharata: Life of Sri Krishna associated with the Pandavas

• Srimad Bhagavad Gita: Teachings of Sri Krishna delivered to Arjuna before the commencement of the Mahabharata war. Part of Mahabharata.
↪ Sri Krishna delivered the message of Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna
↪ Sri Adi Shankaracharya (788 - 820 CE?) wrote a commentary on Bhagavad Gita
↪ Sri Ramanujacharya (1017 - 1137 CE) wrote a commentary on Bhagavad Gita
↪ Sri Madhvacharya (1238 - 1317 CE) wrote a commentary on Bhagavad Gita
↪ Sri Jnaneshwar (1275 - 1296 CE) wrote a commentary on Bhagavad Gita (Bhavartha Deepika or Dyaneshwari)

• Harivamsa Purana: Life of Sri Krishna

• Brahmavaivarta Purana: Leelas of Radha-Krishna

2. Kshetra Mahatmyas on Sri Krishna:

• Skanda Purana - Purushottama Kshetra Mahatmya: About Purushottama Kshetra (Puri)

3. Devotional Songs on Sri Krishna:

• Sri Namdev (1270 - 1350 CE) composed abhangs on Sri Panduranga (Abhang Gatha)

• Sri Surdas (1478 - 1573 CE) composed devotional songs on Sri Krishna (Sur Sagar)

• Sri Purandara Dasa (1484 - 1564 CE) composed Kirtanas glorifying Lord Panduranga.

• Sri Meerabai (1497 - 1557 CE) composed devotional songs on Sri Krishna (Meera Bhajans)

Meditations on Earth, Life and Dharma: >>

Om, May there be Peace in Heaven,
May there be Peace in the Sky,
May there be Peace in the Earth,

(Shanti Mantra of Upanishad)

Preserve Nature and Nature will Preserve Us,
Simplify Life and help Nature Thrive,
Plant Trees and make the Planet Green,
Connect with Earth, Connect with Dharma, Connect with Being.

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